SINGLE REVIEW: "WASTIN' GAS" - DALLAS SMITH

SINGLE: "Wastin' Gas"
ARTIST: Dallas Smith
REVIEWER: Alyse Smith
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Purchase "Wastin' Gas" on iTunes

Dallas Smith’s newest single is “Wasting Gas” and I quite like it.  It’s definitely high-energy pop country, the latest in a “Don’t care what I do, long as I’m with you” trend that is popular on the airwaves today.  I was thinking Dallas fit in well with the Florida-Georgia/Aldean sound and in looking on his website, he’s on tour with Florida-Georgia Line and will be on the “This Is How We Cruise” cruise tour that Florida-Georgia is hosting. Canadian rocker turned pop-country artist, Dallas Smith already knows what to do in front of the mic and in front of the music business. Coming off the heels of a successful move into the country scene with his debut single, "Tippin' Point", a fan favorite on Sirius XM's The Highway, "Wastin' Gas" is sure to head in the same direction. He has already released a lyric video for “Wasting Gas”. Dallas has also had a storied career with the international rock band Default.  Dallas’ voice is enjoyable as is the instrumental presentation.  The ubiquitous twangs and drumbeats serve to amplify his voice and the song without overtaking any part of it.  Every part working together to create a song that you can’t help but turn up and sing along with.  The story isn’t new but the representation is, garnering both radio play and new fans will be no problem for the industry-savvy vocalist.  I’m very much excited to see where Dallas goes with this new chapter in his musical career, the entire albums and tours born from this venture will undoubtedly be something to tune in for.  As for now, Dallas is currently going to be on the previously referenced “This Is How We Cruise” cruise but other than that isn’t leaving his home country of Canada until May, where he’s going to be in the Virgin Islands for the Love City Country Fest.

Connect with Dallas online:

Official Website - www.dallassmithmusic.com
Twitter - @DallasSmith
Facebook - DallasSmithMusic

DALLAS SMITH RELEASES “WASTIN’ GAS” FROM FORTHCOMING EP

Road-Trip Anthem Now Available At Select Digital Retailers

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, TN (October 28, 2014) – After leaving a mark on country radio with his high-energy single “Tippin’ Point,” rising country star Dallas Smith has released his new follow-up anthem, “Wastin’ Gas.” Premiering on SiriusXM’s The Highway today, the infectious single is a shout-along song that celebrates the no-particular-place-to-go mentality of young love on a full tank. The song is now available at iTunes and will be featured on his upcoming Big Loud Mountain EP, LIFTED.

The country newcomer brings a fresh slant to country, with a wall-of-sound approach that combines the vocals of country with the crunch of rock. The title-track to Smith's last EP, TIPPIN’ POINT, set the record for the fastest Canadian country single to go GOLD, and has since been certified PLATINUM. The six-song project also features fan-favorites “Slow Rollin’,” “Wrong About That” and “Nothin’ But Summer.”

His energetic live shows and compelling tunes have caught the attention of headlining acts, including music legend Bob Seger and superstar duo Florida Georgia Line who have previously selected him for coveted opening slots. In 2015, Smith will launch his headline TIPPIN’ POINT Tour across Canada.

Hailing from British Columbia, Smith brings a healthy dose of rock and roll power to his brand of lively country music. Producer Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen) captured his unique energy and unmistakable vocals on his award-winning breakout Canadian country debut, JUMPED RIGHT IN, and Smith has teamed up with him again for his forthcoming project, LIFTED. Amassing national appeal, the CMW Radio Awards winner netted three 2014 CCMA Award nominations including Single, Album and Male Artist of the Year and is the first Canadian country artist to have 8 singles reach the Top 10 at radio in Canada.

“Wastin’ Gas” is now available here.

For more information on Dallas Smith and tour dates, visit DallasSmithMusic.com